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How long should you leave a tensor bandage on for with a sprained ankle?
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∙ 12y ago
First few days whenever your ankle isn't being iced and up to a week and half until the swelling goes down. Don't sleep with the tensor bandage on, prop your foot up on some pillows instead (elevation).
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Should you use crutches if you have a sprained ankle?
Yes. I had to use crutches when I sprained my ankle. If you walk on it, it won't heal. And limping is fatiguing.
What bone is injured when you have a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
Ankle sprained and I can't walk.?
Even if you can't use the ankle that has been sprained, it is possible to walk using the other leg and crutches.
Can you take cyclobenzaprine for a sprained ankle?
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer, and is likely to do more harm than good for a sprained ankle. It is not likely to give pain relief, either.
Can I run while treating my sprained ankle?
You can run while treating a sprained ankle but it is not recommended. Running can stop the sprain from healing properly and make it worse than it was before.
Should you use a tensor bandage on your ankle?
A person should use a tensor bandage on their ankle if they believe their ankle has been sprained or twisted. The tensor bandage should only be worn when a person is participating in an activity.
When should you use a tensor bandage on your ankle?
A person should use a tensor bandage on their ankle if they believe their ankle has been sprained or twisted. The tensor bandage should only be worn when a person is participating in an activity.
How do you convince your dad that your ankle is sprained?
If your ankle is swollen slightly then you should not have to convince your father that you have sprained your ankle. Put hot and cold cloths on it to bring the swelling down and a tensor bandage (not too tight) that you can buy at the drug store. Meanwhile talk to your mother or an aunt to have the ankle looked at in case you have a hairline fracture.
Should you use crutches if you have a sprained ankle?
Yes. I had to use crutches when I sprained my ankle. If you walk on it, it won't heal. And limping is fatiguing.
Why should you use a litter to carry a victum with a sprained ankle?
The victim can't walk and he/she might be heavy. That's why you should use a litter to carry a victim with a sprained ankle.
What should you NOT do when you have a sprain?
you should not use the muscle that has been sprained, for instance if you have sprained your ankle, walking should be kept to a minimum amount.
Should you bandage an ankle with gout?
yes
With a present sprained ankle I have steel fixtures in ankle from former ankle injury. Can I get an MRI?
It depends on how badly your ankle is sprained.
Would you be able to walk on a sprained ankle?
Usually, you can walk on a sprained ankle, but it is EXTREMELY painful. This is NOT advised. The best way to take care of a sprained ankle is to ice twice a day, 20 minutes each time, wrap it in an ace bandage or a firm, cast, and avoid moving it or walking. It is good to stretch a bit by gently moving your foot back and forth if you are able. Slow biking on a stationary bike is good conditioning, but do not run or walk too much.
What bone is injured when you have a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
what can I do to bring the pain to a minimum?
I would wrap the area with a tensor bandage and keep it elevated to avoid swelling. Try to stay off the ankle for 3 to 5 days so that the swelling has a chance to go down then apply light pressure to the ankle.
How can you help your sprained ankle?
Ice
